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Poland vs Colombia LIVE World Cup 2018: Latest score, goals and updates plus prediction, how to watch online, team news, line-ups, betting odds

Follow all the action from the Group H clash between Poland and Colombia 

Molly Hudson
Sunday 24 June 2018 19:52 BST
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Colombia are likely to have star man James Rodriguez back from injury as they look to quickly make up for their 2-1 defeat against Japan. Carlos Sanchez received an early red card for handball which led to Shinji Kagawa’s early goal from the spot. Colombia clawed the game back but ultimately lacked the creativity and composure that Rodriguez offers them in the final third.

Centre-back Kamil Glik has returned to full training can could start for Poland after they failed to put on a good display against Senegal in their 2-1 defeat.

This will be the first ever competitive match between the two sides and a win for either team will leave their opponents scrambling on zero points. Defeat for both teams is not an option. Whatever the result, it will be a fascinating and open game.

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What time is it?

Poland vs Colombia kicks off at 19:00 at the Kazan Arena

Where can I watch it?

ITV will be showing live coverage on ITV 1 and online on the ITV Hub

Odds

  • Poland: 5/2
  • Colombia: 5/4
  • Draw: 12/5

Prediction

2-2. Colombia only know one way to play, and with Rodriguez back in the side they should be able to break through Poland’s defence. That said, Colombia will be exposed at the back and Robert Lewandowski will be itching to open his World Cup account.

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30 mins: Cuadrado has put a couple of good balls in the box, but Falcao marked by three defenders hasn't been able to get on the end of them. If Colombia could fill the box, those deliveries could be very dangerous.

Stoppage in play as Aguilar is stretchered off, and Uribe replaces him. An early blow for Colombia.

Molly Hudson24 June 2018 19:31
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33 mins: Cuadrado and Quintero combine well down the right earning Colombia a corner, can they do any better with this one than the last couple? No. Easily cleared again by Poland, perhaps a short corner may be a better option next time, as Poland pack the penalty area with height and strength

Molly Hudson24 June 2018 19:34
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37 mins: Cuadrado skips past two to earn his side a corner, and this time Ospina punches it clear. Wonderful skill from the Juventus winger.

Molly Hudson24 June 2018 19:37
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40 mins: GOAL! Poland 0-1 Colombia (Yerry Mina)

I suggested earlier Colombia may be better off going short from corners, they must have been listening. A beautiful ball in from Rodriguez, leaving Mina to rise highest to head home. 

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45 mins: Four added minutes at the end of the half, after Aguilar's injury, and Ospina's scare early on

Molly Hudson24 June 2018 19:45
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HALF TIME: Poland 0-1 Colombia

If things stay like this Poland are out of the World Cup! Yerry Mina with the Colombian goal, after a beautifully worked short corner. Colombia are deservedly ahead with much of the better play in that half, and Robert Lewandowski has found himself isolated again for Poland.

Molly Hudson24 June 2018 19:50
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SECOND HALF: Colombia get us back underway, remember Poland MUST score if they are to stay in the World Cup

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49 mins: Finally a delivery for Lewandowski to latch onto, but it's behind for a goal kick

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52 mins: Someone tell Poland they need to score or they're out of the World Cup! Colombia with most of the chances early in the half, and even more dangerous on the break, as eventually Poland will probably decide to push bodies forward

Molly Hudson24 June 2018 20:12
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56 mins: Colombia break again through Rodriguez, and Quintero has a shot blocked and out for a corner. It's cleared before Cuadrado sends a long range shot into row Z

Molly Hudson24 June 2018 20:16

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